Office of Rail Regulation
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is the independent government department responsible for the regulation of the railways in the United Kingdom. Its areas of responsibility include issuing licences to operate trains, ensuring competition in the provision of rail services and protection of passengers' interests. In addition to their role as economic regulator, ORR is the health and safety regulator for the rail industry. The website provides information on the role and work of the ORR. It includes the full-text of its most recent annual report, rail statistics and press notices.